# Canvas Design

This skill guides the creation of visual art through a two-phase process: establishing a design philosophy in writing, then expressing it visually on a canvas.

## Phase 1 — Design Philosophy (`.md` file)

Create an aesthetic movement articulated through 4–6 paragraphs that emphasize:

- How the philosophy manifests through **space and form**
- Expression through **color and material**
- Rhythm through **scale and rhythm**
- Structure through **composition and balance**

The philosophy functions as a creative brief — specific enough to guide the visual work, open enough to allow interpretive choices.

## Phase 2 — Visual Expression (`.pdf` or `.png`)

Translate philosophy into museum-quality artwork with these constraints:

- **90% visual design, 10% essential text** — information lives in the design, not paragraphs
- **Sparse typography** — text used as a visual element, not for explanation
- **Sophisticated subtlety** — conceptual references refined so they enhance depth without announcing themselves

## Key Principles

**Minimalist text:** Typography integrated into composition, never explanatory.

**Craftsmanship emphasis:** The work must appear meticulously labored — "the product of countless hours."

**Spatial communication:** Ideas expressed through form, color, and composition rather than words.

**Technical precision:** Nothing falls off the page. Nothing overlaps unintentionally. Every element contained within canvas boundaries.

## Execution Standards

The final artifact demonstrates expert-level craftsmanship with flawless formatting and composition. When refining:

- Prioritize **cohesion over addition** — avoid adding more elements
- Make existing elements **extremely crisp** and refined
- Every detail intentional, nothing decorative for its own sake

## Installation

```bash
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/skills --skill canvas-design
```

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